Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, who serves patients in West Islip, New York.

Dr. Mariwalla is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, an expert in facial reconstruction, as well as a thoughtful aesthetic clinician. Her expertise is in the areas of skin cancer diagnosis and treatment & anti-aging procedures. She is the Founder of Mariwalla Dermatology, specializing in all skin types and treating both pediatric and adult patients.

In addition to skin cancer screening, Mariwalla Dermatology offers a variety of fillers and neuromodulators, as well as lasers for resurfacing, removing stubborn areas of fat, and ridding the skin of red and brown discoloration. The practice also has an advanced laser that can be used on all skin tones for hair removal. 

Having been part of the West Islip community for 30 years through her parents (both physicians in the area), Dr. Mariwalla understands the importance of the physician-patient relationship. Some of the skin conditions that she treats include: acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, fungus infections, hair disorders, melasma, molluscum contagiosum, nail disease, poison ivy, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, skin cancer, skin tags, vitiligo, and warts.

Prior to starting her own private practice, Dr. Mariwalla was the Director of Cutaneous Oncology at St. Luke’s –Roosevelt and Beth Israel Medical Centers in New York.

Among her professional affiliations, she is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology (Fellow), the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Growing up in New York, Dr. Mariwalla finished her medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She did a year of internal medicine at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital, and then returned to New Haven and completed a residency in dermatology at Yale, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She stayed on for a fellowship in advanced dermatologic surgery where she honed her skills as a skin cancer specialist and expert in cosmetic dermatology. 

Focusing on the health of the skin, the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Considered a key opinion leader in the field of dermatology and dermatologic surgery, Dr. Mariwalla lectures at national conferences and is sought after for clinical trials utilizing the latest technologies. She has also been featured on the CBS “Early Show”, NBC New York and Fox “Good Day” for her opinions on skin care and beauty, and has published numerous articles and book chapters. 

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, the largest organ of the body; a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

In honor of her clinical expertise, Dr. Mariwalla is the recipient of On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016, 2018), Patients’ Choice Award (2018), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018).

Happily married, she and her husband – Dr. Kabir Bhasin who is an electrophysiologist at Lenox Hill hospital in New York – have three boys. 

Additional Information

Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD, is a Leading Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon with Mariwalla Dermatology in West Islip, NY

Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD, is a well-versed dermatologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Mariwalla Dermatology, her private practice, in West Islip, NY. Skin conditions treated within her practice include acne, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, fungus infections, hair disorders, melasma, molluscum contagiosum, nail disease, poison ivy, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, skin cancer, skin tags, vitiligo, and warts. A leading aesthetic clinician and a top Mohs surgeon with expertise in facial reconstruction, Dr. Mariwalla lectures at national conferences and is highly sought after for clinical trials utilizing the latest technologies. As a dermatologist, she specializes in the surgical and medical management of diseases related to skin, hair and nails and some cosmetic problems. Dr. Mariwalla has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years, and she has extensive expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as anti-aging procedures. Earlier in her career, she has served as Director of Cutaneous Oncology at St. Luke’s –Roosevelt and Beth Israel Medical Centers in New York. Moreover, she has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NBC New York, and Fox Good Day in addition to having published numerous articles and book chapters. For more information about Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, please visit https://mariwalladermatology.com/about-us/.

Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD, attended Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT, and received her medical degree and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society in 2004. She then served her internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Furthermore, she conducted her dermatology residency at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. Dr. Mariwalla stayed on at Yale, where she completed her fellowship training in advanced dermatologic surgery. She received board certification in dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology. She is an active member of t the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American College of Mohs Surgery. Honors and recognitions include the On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016, 2018), the Patients’ Choice Award (2018), and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018). Moreover, she attained fellowship of the American Academy of Dermatology. Happily married, she and her husband – Dr. Kabir Bhasin who is an electrophysiologist at Lenox Hill hospital in New York – have three boys. For more information about Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/425517-Kavita-Mariwalla-dermatologist-New-Haven-CT-06510.

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